Senior Software Engineer, Hardware Test Automation

F7d8749a; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Hardware Test Software Engineer to design Python drivers for hardware systems, automate test frameworks, and scale test automation across multiple V-BAT platforms. You will build CI/CD pipelines and real-time dashboards, enabling rapid, reliable validation of aerospace hardware.

You will work with hardware, systems, and QA teams to ensure high reliability, contributing to automated test infrastructure and scalable tooling in a fast-paced defense-tech environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Advanced skillset for developing software in Python.
• Experience with Linux including Bash scripting and networking.
• Ability to configure and maintain small computer networks.
• Experience working on complex software development projects across various contexts.
• Demonstrated ownership of project outcomes and reliable teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop software drivers and interfaces in Python for hardware systems (PCBA, avionics, sensors).
• Design and implement automated test frameworks ensuring scalability and reliability across programs.
• Develop and evolve CI/CD pipelines for test stand software deployment.
• Build and maintain scalable test infrastructure and libraries for reuse.
• Automate system provisioning and configuration management for test stands.
• Create real-time monitoring and data visualization (Grafana) for test execution insights.
• Lead and participate in design and code reviews focusing on reliability and observability.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams to integrate software into validation workflows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

Linux

Bash scripting

Networking

Software development

Ownership

Education

B.S. in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Git

Grafana

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Shield AI seeks a Hardware Test Software Engineer to design Python drivers for hardware systems, automate test frameworks, and scale test automation across multiple V-BAT platforms. You will build CI/CD pipelines and real-time dashboards, enabling rapid, reliable validation of aerospace hardware.

You will work with hardware, systems, and QA teams to ensure high reliability, contributing to automated test infrastructure and scalable tooling in a fast-paced defense-tech environment.